What is the cheapest way to get from Bressanone to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Bressanone to Cologne is to bus which costs €75 - €150 and takes 13h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bressanone to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Bressanone to Cologne is to taxi and fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs €470 - €700.

Is there a direct train between Bressanone and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Bressanone to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bressanone-Brixen and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Bressanone to Cologne?

The distance between Bressanone and Cologne is 724 km. The road distance is 740.3 km.

How do I travel from Bressanone to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Bressanone to Cologne without a car is to train via Munich which takes 8h 50m and costs €70 - €380.

How long does it take to get from Bressanone to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Bressanone to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bressanone to Cologne train from?

Bressanone to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bressanone-Brixen station.

Train or bus from Bressanone to Cologne?

The best way to get from Bressanone to Cologne is to train via Munich which takes 8h 50m and costs €70 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 13h 24m.

Where does the Bressanone to Cologne train arrive?

Bressanone to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bressanone to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bressanone to Cologne is 740 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Bressanone to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bressanone to Cologne?

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Bressanone to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Bressanone to Cologne by taxi, plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Bressanone to Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO)
2. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BZO - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
3h 28m
€474–679
Train via Munich
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bressanone-Brixen to München Hbf89
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
8h 50m
€70–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bressanone to Innsbruck Airport
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Cologne Airport CGNN537 / ...
13h 24m
€75–145
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bressanone Brixen to Brennero - BrennerRe / ...
2. Take the night train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Köln HbfUex 1864 / ...
9h 29m
€115–159
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bressanone-Brixen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)MUC - CGN
6h 13m
€118–325
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bressanone-Brixen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MUC - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 55m
€136–366
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bressanone-Brixen to München Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Frankfurt (FRA)MUC - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbf
6h 57m
€154–383
Train
1. Take the train from Bressanone Brixen to Brennero - BrennerRe / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Koeln HbfIce
12h 32m
€70–259
Drive 740.3 km
1. Drive from Bressanone to Cologne740.3 km
7h 12m
€117–168
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bressanone to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Würzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Cologne
6h 58m
€164–223

Bressanone to Cologne by train

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Distance: 724.4 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Bressanone, Italy and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Bressanone-Brixen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via München Hbf in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bressanone to Koeln Hbf via Innsbruck Airport, Innsbruck Rehgasse, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 13h 24m.

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